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We come from the stars. You may think that's a metaphor? I did, until at a recent solstice ceremony the shaman quoted astrophysicist Neil deGrasse Tyson that we are stardust. That idea catapulted me into exploring a whole new worldview - our origins, astrophysics, and astrobiology. Origins   Where do we come from? How did the first molecules come together…

Hidden in your time of birth are hints at your energetic elemental gifts and challenges. What if upon discovering them you can awaken more of who you are. The time and place of your birth is unique. A pinpoint of light, you emerged at a specific time and place giving you an energetic elemental signature, your personal gps. No one…

The Zodiac body. In ancient cosmology, the planets were said to have dominion over specific parts of the body. For instance, Saturn rules structure and in the body, BONE. The map of the body and map of the skies - what do they have to show us? Part of the cosmic codes: Cosmic messages. Explore more

Many years ago, Carl Jung, the Swiss psychiatrist who transformed the field of psychology, became aware that some emotional states were accompanied by corresponding physical reactions, such as a rapid heartbeat or sweaty palms. Since then, many physiological signals have been harnessed into useful measurements that can be detected by machines such as the polygraph (lie detector). Yet long before…

As we enter into the 2nd week of disasters here in California - mass shootings, devastating fires and political shenanigans in the US, it is so easy to go into fear, hopelessness, and despair, but then we always have a choice of how to deal with it all.  Some friends refuse to look or listen to the news.  Others take…

Decades ago when I was a practicing scientist investigating how to see how human cells mature, using a microscope, I was invited to go to France to work with for a year with Dr. Marcel Bessis, a renowned microscopist and photographer.   That seemed way too long to be in a country where I barely speak the language and being a…

Libra is the sign of balance. Its symbol or glyph is the setting sun, a visual reminder that Libra brings in the Equinox, the time when the light of night and day are equal. Libra, an air sign, symbolizes the energy of the mind, intellect and ideas. Ruled by Venus it is also focuses on beauty. Since astrologically the sun…

Create sanctuary In the beginning of life, molecules had to come together to create a place in which life could begin. Without molecules merging, there would be no life. Same, too, for us. Our cells come together, merge to create each of us. And we, as physically realized humans typically come together and create communities – families, friends, churches, temples.…

In the beginning, they tell us, before there was life,  there was vibration and energy and space, star dust whirling around in the winds and waters... and then one magical moment molecules came together to form a container that would hold life... That container is a sanctuary for the sacred energy that carries every living cell through life.  Each of…

Befriend the Secrets of Your Cells We all know how important meditating is to our mindbody health. Scientists have demonstrated unequivocally that a regular daily practice of meditating reduces stress and improves our wellbeing, as does exercise and movement. Yet knowing that, what interferes or stops us from doing what we know is good for us? Is it a lack…